MODULE CODE: TITLE: DATED:

NCTR6012 Pastoral Evangelism & Church Growth 30/06/2015

LEVEL: CREDITS:

6 20

JACS CODE:

V610

AIMS 

To develop an understanding of personal evangelism and discipleship through an introduction to basic methods of outreach and evangelistic witness in diverse cultural settings

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To develop the ability to construct a contextually relevant evangelistic approach that would include consideration of the sequencing of doctrinal topics, the making of appeals and decisions, and the role of church members and ministries

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon the successful completion of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. understand and critically reflect upon the process of spiritual formation and faith development within various Adventist contexts with reference to some knowledge at the forefront of the field of study; 2. evaluate critically different evangelistic approaches according to biblical, cultural, psychological and ecclesiastical criteria; 3. deliver evangelistic sermons with clear theoretical purposes in an engaging and contextually relevant manner; 4. communicate information, ideas, and arguments, by a variety of means, within a Field Education setting. INDICATIVE CONTENT 

Biblical models of mission

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Adventist history of mission in identity formation

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Missio Dei and the Kingdom of God

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Overview of issues and context of evangelism in multi-faith Britain today

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The journey of faith: finding a metaphor for evangelism

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The work of the Spirit in evangelism

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Issues in proselytization and continuing discipleship

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY Lectures will introduce the students to the concepts, principles, and practices of the topics studied for the module. Case studies may be used to provide examples and will be used to develop further understanding of what has been learned. Tutorials and seminars are used to support the discussion and critical evaluation of what has been learned, normally in a smaller group size than a lecture. Guided independent study allows students to further their independent learning skills with appropriate support provided by the module tutor(s) (e.g. preparation for lectures and seminars, follow-up work, background reading, revision, completion of assessment tasks). Field experience allows students to put into practice concepts and principles learned in lectures and to learn through the observation of those involved in pastoral ministry. Students are expected to participate actively in a full-programme church under the supervision of a local pastor. Student undertake a number of tasks relating to evangelism as set out in the Field Experience Handbook. Assessment involves a summative reflection paper. Activity type Scheduled learning Independent learning Placement learning TOTAL

Hours 40 110 50 [20 x10]

Percentage 20 55 25 100%

ASSESSMENT Description of each assessment component and its weighting, together with an example for new forms of assessment: Assessment Component 1 – 25% Essay (1,250-words) Exemplar The student provides a critical comparison of two bible study guides. One of the study guides will be non-Adventist and one Adventist. Assessment Component 2 – 25% Field Experience reflection (1,250-words) Exemplar The student provides a critical reflection of an evangelistic programme in their placement church. Assessment Component 3 – 25%

One 10-minute evangelistic sermon Assessment Component 4 – 25% One 10-minute evangelistic sermon Assessment Summary Activity type Written exam Coursework Practical TOTAL

Percentage 50 50 100%

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) Yes X Does the module contribute to ESD?

No

If yes please provide brief details (no more than 100 words): The module contributes to the sustainability agenda in its broadest sense by encouraging students to think about the skills they require to solve their academic problems. These are transferrable skills and assist in nurturing critical and creative thinking. As such the module is focused on meeting the immediate needs of the students while also equipping them to think critically and solve problems in an unknown future.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Essential Donahue, B., and R. Robinson, Building a Church of Small Groups: A Place Where Nobody Stands Alone (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001) Stott, J.R.W., I Believe in Preaching (London: Hodder Paperback, 2014) White, E.G., Evangelism (Washington: Review and Herald, 1970) Recommended Baumgartner, E.W., ed., Re-visioning Advent Missions in Europe (Berrien Springs: Andrews University Press, 1998) Chilcote, P.W., and L.C. Warner (eds), The Study of Evangelism: Exploring a Missional Practice of the Church (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008)

Collinson, S.W., Making Disciples: The Significance of Jesus’ Educational Methods for Today’s Church (London: Paternoster, 2004) Dybdahl, J.M., ed., Adventist Mission in the 21st Century (Hagerstown: Review & Herald, 1999) Frost, M., The Shape of Things to Come: Innovation and Mission for the 21st-century Church (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2013) Kent, G.J.R., P.J. Kissling and L.A. Turner, He Began with Moses: Preaching the Old Testament Today (Leicester: IVP, 2010) Leone, M., Religious Conversion and Identity: The Semiotic Analysis of Texts Routledge Studies in Religion. (London: Taylor & Francis, 2007) Loscalzo, C.A., Apologetic Preaching: Proclaiming Christ to a Postmodern World (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 2000) MacArthur, J., Rediscovering Expository Preaching (Waco: Word, 1992) McDill, W., 12 Essential skills for great preaching, (Nashville: B&H, 2006) Rainer, T.S., and E. Geiger, Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples (Nashville: Broadman Press, 2011) Wilson, P.S., The Practice of Preaching (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995) Background Driver, J., Images of the Church In Mission (Scottsdale: Herald Press, 1997) McIntosh, G.L., One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Bringing out the Best in Any Size Church (Grand Rapids: Revel, 1999) MacArthur, J. Evangelism: How to Share the Gospel Faithfully (Nashville: Nelson, 2011) Moyer, R.L., Show Me How to Preach Evangelistic Sermons (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2012) Journals International Journal of Practical Theology Journal of Ecumenical Studies Journal of Pastoral Care & Counselling Journal of Pastoral Theology Journal of Psychology & Theology Journal of Religious Leadership Journal of Youth Ministry Pastoral Psychology Websites

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